About Hattiesburg

• R&B singer Bobby Rush, a Grammy winner, was born in Hattiesburg.
• The first successful lung removal on a human was performed in Hattiesburg in 1936.
• The junction of two railroads made Hattiesburg a transportation hub in 1882.
• Hattiesburg is known as the 'Hub City' due to its central location and transportation.
• A devastating tornado struck Hattiesburg in 2013, causing widespread damage and loss.
• Hattiesburg was named for Hattie Hardy and incorporated in 1884.
• With over 48,000 residents, it's Mississippi's fourth-largest city.
• At 184 feet above sea level, drainage is generally good in the area.
• Healthcare and education are major employment sectors in the city.
• Hattiesburg feels like a blend of southern charm and youthful energy.
• The New Orleans Saints, with a Super Bowl XLIV win, are popular nearby.
• Brett Favre began his college football career at Southern Miss in Hattiesburg.

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